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Blog 104000

A blog by knoebelcamper in General

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A weight loss surgery blog by knoebelcamper on BariatricPal. 16 entries on surgery, recovery and progress.

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Way too slow

I was banded Nov. 5th of 2010, just 3 months ago. I have lost only 21 lbs. since Oct. of last year when I started this journey with the liquid diet. I have lost only a few pounds since my surgery. Today I was filled for the 3rd time. I now have 3.5 ccs. and I really hope it gives me a lot more restriction than before. I lost only 3 lbs in one month and have read so many of you losing so much weight much quicker. I am careful of what I eat and exercise and have even learned to cook better.

Feeling frustrated

I was banded November 5, 2010. I only lost 2 pounds after surgery, after my second fill. I lost most of the weight which was 16 pounds on the liquid diet BEFORE surgery. I am eating the correct food and not a lot of it. I am getting frustrated and think this isn't going to work for me. I am so tired of being good and not getting any results. I have even started exercising and I am still not getting anywhere. I just want to cry because I am doing all of the right things. It has been 2-1/2

So mixed up and no where to turn

Ok, I've posted on here before that I had lower lumbar surgery 12 years ago. I had 2 cages inserted and bone fused from my hip. The surgery helped uplift my discs off of one another. They were collasped and I have permanent nerve damage. The surgery did absolutely nothing for the pain. I have been taking oxycontin. I take 10mg in morning and 10mg before bed. It is truly the ONLY way I can function. It still doesn't take away all of the pain; however, it does alliviate the severity of it.

Light-headed

How long does it take for the light-headedness to go away? I do know I am not getting all of the protein I need because I am getting sick on the protein drinks, but I don't stop trying. This may be one of the reasons, but is there anything else I can do?

Should I be upset?

I was banded yesterday and today I was having a lot of pain. I was assuming it was gas. However, I am extremely afraid I will get constipated. I had back surgery 12 years ago and I have been on a narcotic for as long. Well the surgeon that operated on my back never told me the narcotic he prescribed was constipating after I came home from the hospital and I got impacted bowels. I am so afraid this will happen again. So, just for safety and to feel secure, my husband called my surgeon who d

Tomorrow is the day!!!

Well, tomorrow is the day. I am afraid of the pain. I've had other surgeries and I guess the pain doesn't last too long. I am so glad this will soon be over and I can start my new life. I really pray that all goes well and there are no problems. Hope everyone is doing ok. Let me know if you want.:cursing:

Getting closer

Yes, getting closer to my surgery date which is this Friday. I am getting nervous too. It is scary, but I am getting excited I'm back on track with my liquid diet. I was pretty down because I am so hungry, but I must remember this is only temporary. I hope I have no problems with surgery.

Support

Earlier I said I didnt have much of a support group. I must say that I do have a good friend who has been helping me very much. I have to give her a great big THANK YOU for doing so. I feel bad about bothering just her. My sister-in-law has agreed to help too. People who haven't gone though this have no idea just how much support one needs. To Patty - Hats off to you!!!! I have bad days and good days and I must try and focus on the positive and the fantastic outcome of what WILL be. Righ

Bad but Good

Today is my 5th day on the liquid diet. However, I am so hungry I could cry. I've lost 10 pounds though and am very happy about that. However, today was a bad day because I wanted food so much. I am also getting indigestion every day and it sometimes keeps awake at night. I had trouble with the protein mix and I emailed the nurse that had given me all of the instructions to inform her that I was having trouble. She told me to use skim milk instead of water and said if that didn't work to c

Protein mix

I would like to thank all of the people who responded to my problem from the protein mix that I cannot drink due to the fact it is too sweet. You gave me a couple of ideas that I am going to use. I was so depressed and frustrated because I want so much to stay on this diet, but I just can't drink the mix. However, because of you, I have hope again and I am back to being happy. Thanks so much band friends! My surgery is Nov. 5th. I am getting excited again. :thumbup:

protein mix

Today is my third day at the diet. I am having difficulty drinking the protein mix I was given. I hope my doctor will put me on something else. I feel so down today. I want to stick with this so very much, but I am litterally sick from the protein mix. I never could stand sweet foods very much anyway and this mix is so sickly sweet.

protein mix

Is or did anyone have any trouble drinking the protein mix? I am having a difficult time because it is extremely sweet for me. I never liked cakes, cookies, candy, etc. because they were too sweet and I am having so much trouble with this. The nurse did tell me I could use skim milk instead of water to mix with it, but it is still too sweet. Anyone do anything different?

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